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{{Infobox
| title = 🚌 Línea 11
| title = 🚌 Línea 11
| label1 = Route
| label1 = Operator
| data1 = La Libertad ↔ Salinas (via Chipipe)
| data1 = Horizonte Peninsular
| label2 = Canton
| label2 = Route
| data2 = La Libertad / Salinas
| data2 = Salinas (Fuerte Militar) ↔ Ballenita (Bus 11 Estación)
| label3 = Fare
| label3 = Status
| data3  = $0.35 (adults) · $0.17 (students & seniors)
| data3 = ✅ Active
| label4 = Frequency
| label4 = Fare
| data4  = Every 10–15 minutes during peak hours
| data4 = $0.50, $0.60, $0.70
| label5 = Operating hours
| label5 = Frequency
| data5  = Approximately 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
| data5 = Every 15 minutes
| label6 = First bus
| data6 = 5:30 AM
| label7 = Last bus
| data7 = 8:00 PM
| label8 = Cities served
| data8 = Salinas · La Libertad · Santa Elena · Ballenita
}}
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ECUAWIKI â€ș THE PENINSULA â€ș TRANSPORT
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'''LĂ­nea 11''' is one of the main public bus routes on the Santa Elena Peninsula. It connects the western tip at the '''Fuerte Militar (Military Base) in Salinas''' with the coastal town of '''Ballenita''', passing through La Libertad and Santa Elena along the way.


'''LĂ­nea 11''' is a public bus route connecting '''La Libertad''' and the tourist beach areas of '''Salinas''' (particularly Chipipe and the MalecĂłn). It is one of the most frequently used routes on the peninsula, linking the commercial hub of La Libertad with the coastal tourism strip of Salinas.
<!--T:3-->
The route operates '''both directions''' throughout the day, making it a primary link between Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, and Ballenita.


== Route ==
<!--T:4-->
{{ambox|type=notice|text=The stops listed on this page are '''referential landmarks''', not official fixed stops. In practice, LĂ­nea 11 buses will stop at any point along the route to pick up or drop off passengers, unless prohibited by traffic rules. Wave the bus down from the roadside and ask the driver to let you off wherever you need.}}


The route runs westward from central La Libertad through the main arterial roads toward the Salinas beaches. This is the primary route for locals commuting from La Libertad to work in Salinas's hospitality and service economy.
== Quick Facts == <!--T:6-->


=== Key Stops ===
<!--T:6-->
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
! colspan="2" style="background:#1a6b3a; color:white; text-align:center;" | 🚌 Línea 11 — At a Glance
|-
! Fare
| $0.50, $0.60 and $0.70 (adults) · (students & seniors get 50% discount)
|-
! Frequency
| Every 15 minutes
|-
! Operating Hours
| 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM (last bus)
|-
! How to board
| Wait at a '''parada''' (bus stop), or wave the bus down on less busy stretches of road
|-
! Payment
| Pay the driver directly — exact change preferred. Drivers rarely have change for bills over $5.
|-
! Tip
| Bus frequency drops significantly after 7:00 PM. Plan accordingly.
|}
 
== Direction 1: Salinas → Ballenita == <!--T:7-->
 
<!--T:8-->
This direction starts at the '''Fuerte Militar (Military Base)''' at the western tip of Salinas and travels east through La Libertad and Santa Elena before ending at '''Bus 11 EstaciĂłn''' in Ballenita.
 
=== Map: Salinas → Ballenita === <!--T:10-->


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<!--T:11-->
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=== Stops: Salinas → Ballenita ===
 
<!--T:9-->
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
! # !! Referential Stop !! Notes
|-
| 1 || '''Fuerte Militar, Salinas''' || '''Origin''' — Western terminus. Military base gate.
|-
| 2 || Hotel Amira, Salinas || –
|-
| 3 || Edificio Solana, Salinas || –
|-
| 4 || Municipio / Parque de Chipipe, Salinas || Salinas city hall, Chipipe park, and church
|-
| 5 || Cruz Roja Salinas || Red Cross office
|-
| 6 || La Lojanita, Salinas || –
|-
| 7 || Mi Comisariato Jr., Salinas || Supermarket stop
|-
| 8 || Rocabar || –
|-
| 9 || Banco Pichincha, Salinas || Bank; reliable ATM stop
|-
| 10 || Parque de Pueblo Nuevo / Hotel Galería, Salinas || –
|-
| 11 || Mercado Salinas / Parque Sindicato de Sales, Salinas || Salinas market
|-
| 12 || Church on the Beach, Salinas || –
|-
| 13 || Antigua Toma de Agua, Salinas || Historic water intake landmark
|-
| 14 || Sogale, Salinas || –
|-
| 15 || Colegio RubĂ­ra, Salinas || School stop
|-
| 16 || Puerto Pesquero, Santa Rosa || Fishing port
|-
| 17 || TĂ­a, Santa Rosa || Supermarket
|-
| 18 || Parque Central, Santa Rosa || Santa Rosa neighbourhood park
|-
| 19 || Escuela Dolores Cabrera, Santa Rosa || Primary school
|-
| 20 || Escuela del PacĂ­fico, Salinas || School and small supermarket
|-
| 21 || Tuti, Salinas || –
|-
| 22 || FiscalĂ­a, Salinas || Attorney General's office
|-
| 23 || Supermaxi, Salinas || Large supermarket; major landmark
|-
| 24 || Estadio Camilo Gallegos Lara, Salinas || Salinas football stadium
|-
| 25 || Lai Peluquería, Salinas || –
|-
| 26 || Puerta del Sol / Xtrim, Salinas || –
|-
| 27 || Telconet, Salinas || –
|-
| 28 || Iglesia de Muey, Salinas || –
|-
| 29 || Colegio Técnico Muey / Titån, Salinas || School stop
|-
| 30 || CAC (Centro de AtenciĂłn Ciudadana) / ClĂ­nica Granados, Salinas || Medical clinic
|-
| 31 || Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy, La Libertad || Shopping mall; major transfer point
|-
| 32 || Estadio Once Deportivo, La Libertad || –
|-
| 33 || Policía Nacional / Centro de Detención, La Libertad || –
|-
| 34 || Cementerio, La Libertad || Cemetery
|-
| 35 || FerreterĂ­a SolĂ­s, La Libertad || Hardware store
|-
| 36 || Parque de Los Hambrientos, La Libertad || –
|-
| 37 || Cooperativa Policía Nacional, La Libertad || –
|-
| 38 || Maderera Ávila, La Libertad || Timber yard
|-
| 39 || Ferretería Chalén, La Libertad || Hardware store
|-
| 40 || Keramikos, La Libertad || –
|-
| 41 || GRAIMAN, La Libertad || –
|-
| 42 || RefinerĂ­a, La Libertad || Oil refinery landmark
|-
| 43 || CNEL, La Libertad || Electricity company
|-
| 44 || AUTODUNAM, La Libertad || –
|-
| 45 || Gasolinera CLP, La Libertad || Fuel station
|-
| 46 || UPSE, La Libertad || Universidad Estatal PenĂ­nsula de Santa Elena
|-
| 47 || Julipos, La Libertad || –
|-
| 48 || Museo Los Amantes de Sumpa, Santa Elena || Archaeological museum
|-
| 49 || Gasolinera Primax, Santa Elena || Fuel station
|-
| 50 || Terminal CICA, Santa Elena || –
|-
| 51 || EMOTURISMO || –
|-
| 52 || Mercado La BahĂ­a, Santa Elena || Santa Elena market
|-
| 53 || Colegio (UE) Teodoro Wolf, Santa Elena || School
|-
| 54 || Colegio (UE) Guillermo Ordóñez, Santa Elena || School
|-
| 55 || [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)|Terminal Terrestre Sumpa, Ballenita]] || Inter-provincial bus terminal — connections to Guayaquil, Quito, and beyond
|-
| 56 || Mi Comisariato, Ballenita || Supermarket, Ballenita
|-
| 57 || MalecĂłn / Mirador, Ballenita || Ballenita seafront and viewpoint
|-
|-
| 58 || '''Bus 11 EstaciĂłn, Ballenita''' || '''End of route'''
|}
== Direction 2: Ballenita → Salinas == <!--T:12-->
<!--T:13-->
This direction runs the reverse journey, starting from '''Bus 11 EstaciĂłn''' in Ballenita and ending at the '''Fuerte Militar (Military Base)''' in Salinas. Note that some stops in La Libertad differ slightly from Direction 1 due to one-way streets.
=== Map: Ballenita → Salinas === <!--T:15-->
<!--T:16-->
<html>
<iframe style="width: 100%; height: 350px; border: 0; border-radius: 6px;" allowfullscreen allow="geolocation" src="//umap.openstreetmap.fr/en/map/linea-11-direccion-ballenita-salinas_1442477?scaleControl=false&miniMapControl=false&scrollWheelZoom=false&zoomControl=true&editMode=disabled&moreControl=true&searchControl=null&tilelayersControl=null&embedControl=null&datalayersControl=true&onLoadPanel=none&captionBar=false&captionMenus=true"></iframe>
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</html>
=== Stops: Ballenita → Salinas ===
<!--T:14-->
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
! # !! Referential Stop !! Notes
! # !! Referential Stop !! Notes
|-
|-
| 1 || Terminal / Mercado La Libertad || Origin — La Libertad
| 1 || '''Bus 11 EstaciĂłn, Ballenita''' || '''Origin'''
|-
| 2 || MalecĂłn / Mirador, Ballenita || Ballenita seafront and viewpoint
|-
| 3 || Mi Comisariato, Ballenita || Supermarket
|-
|-
| 2 || Paseo Shopping || Major transfer point and shopping mall
| 4 || [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)|Terminal Terrestre Sumpa, Ballenita]] || Inter-provincial bus terminal
|-
|-
| 3 || CNEL / Avenida principal || Entering Salinas corridor
| 5 || Colegio (UE) Guillermo Ordóñez, Santa Elena || School
|-
|-
| 4 || Supermaxi Salinas || Major supermarket; reliable landmark
| 6 || Colegio (UE) Teodoro Wolf, Santa Elena || School
|-
|-
| 5 || Estadio Camilo Gallegos || Salinas football stadium
| 7 || Mercado La BahĂ­a, Santa Elena || Santa Elena market
|-
|-
| 6 || Centro Salinas || Salinas city centre
| 8 || Carnisariato Piedra || –
|-
|-
| 7 || Municipio Salinas || City hall
| 9 || Registro de la Propiedad, Santa Elena || Property registry office
|-
|-
| 8 || Parque de Chipipe || Chipipe neighbourhood park
| 10 || Gasolinera Primax, Santa Elena || Fuel station
|-
|-
| 9 || Iglesia Chipipe || Church stop
| 11 || Museo Los Amantes de Sumpa, Santa Elena || Archaeological museum
|-
|-
| 10 || Malecón Salinas (Chipipe end) || Beach entry — western end of the malecón
| 12 || Julipos, La Libertad || –
|-
| 13 || UPSE, La Libertad || Universidad Estatal PenĂ­nsula de Santa Elena
|-
| 14 || Gasolinera CLP, La Libertad || Fuel station
|-
| 15 || AUTODUNAM, La Libertad || –
|-
| 16 || CNEL, La Libertad || Electricity company
|-
| 17 || RefinerĂ­a, La Libertad || Oil refinery landmark
|-
| 18 || GRAIMAN, La Libertad || –
|-
| 19 || Keramikos, La Libertad || –
|-
| 20 || Transesmeraldas, La Libertad || Inter-provincial carrier office
|-
| 21 || Parque Central / Gasolinera, La Libertad || –
|-
| 22 || Banco de Guayaquil / SRI, La Libertad || –
|-
| 23 || TĂ­a Centro, La Libertad || Supermarket
|-
| 24 || Iglesia Central, La Libertad || Church
|-
| 25 || 7 Esquinas, La Libertad || Seven-corners junction
|-
| 26 || Colegio (UE) Luis Cellerí Avilés, La Libertad || School
|-
| 27 || Paseo Shopping / La Venus de Valdivia, La Libertad || –
|-
| 28 || Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy, La Libertad || Shopping mall; major transfer point
|-
| 29 || CAC (Centro de AtenciĂłn Ciudadana) / ClĂ­nica Granados, Salinas || Medical clinic
|-
| 30 || Colegio Técnico Muey / Titån, Salinas || School stop
|-
| 31 || Iglesia de Muey, Salinas || –
|-
| 32 || Telconet, Salinas || –
|-
| 33 || Puerta del Sol / Xtrim, Salinas || –
|-
| 34 || Lai Peluquería, Salinas || –
|-
| 35 || Estadio Camilo Gallegos Lara, Salinas || Salinas football stadium
|-
| 36 || Supermaxi, Salinas || Large supermarket; major landmark
|-
| 37 || FiscalĂ­a, Salinas || Attorney General's office
|-
| 38 || Tuti, Salinas || –
|-
| 39 || Escuela del PacĂ­fico, Salinas || School and small supermarket
|-
| 40 || Escuela Dolores Cabrera, Santa Rosa || Primary school
|-
| 41 || Parque Central, Santa Rosa || Santa Rosa neighbourhood park
|-
| 42 || TĂ­a, Santa Rosa || Supermarket
|-
| 43 || Puerto Pesquero, Santa Rosa || Fishing port
|-
| 44 || Colegio RubĂ­ra, Salinas || School stop
|-
| 45 || Sogale, Salinas || –
|-
| 46 || Antigua Toma de Agua, Salinas || Historic water intake landmark
|-
| 47 || Church on the Beach, Salinas || –
|-
| 48 || Mercado Salinas / Parque Sindicato de Sales, Salinas || Salinas market
|-
| 49 || Parque de Pueblo Nuevo / Hotel Galería, Salinas || –
|-
| 50 || Banco Pichincha, Salinas || Bank; reliable ATM stop
|-
| 51 || Hotel Salinas || –
|-
| 52 || Barrio Bazán / Kalinka, Salinas || –
|-
| 53 || Mi Comisariato Jr., Salinas || Supermarket stop
|-
| 54 || Club de Leones, Salinas || –
|-
| 55 || Parque Enríquez Gallo, Salinas || –
|-
| 56 || Municipio / Parque de Chipipe, Salinas || City hall, Chipipe park, and church
|-
| 57 || Edificio Solana, Salinas || –
|-
| 58 || Hotel Amira, Salinas || –
|-
| 59 || '''Fuerte Militar, Salinas''' || '''End of route''' — Western terminus
|}
|}


== Chipipe and the MalecĂłn ==
== Key Stops & Landmarks == <!--T:17-->


Chipipe is the quieter, more residential end of the Salinas beach strip. The malecĂłn (seafront promenade) extends from Chipipe eastward through the main tourist area. This bus route deposits passengers at the Chipipe end; for the commercial malecĂłn, continue east on foot or by taxi.
<!--T:18-->
These are the most useful reference points for newcomers and visitors:


== Fares ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
! Landmark !! Why it matters
|-
| [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)|Terminal Terrestre Sumpa]] || Main inter-provincial bus terminal. Catch connections here to Guayaquil, Quito, and other provinces.
|-
| Paseo Shopping (La Libertad) || Large mall, easy to spot. Good transfer point.
|-
| UPSE || The main university — a busy, easy-to-identify stop.
|-
| Supermaxi || Large supermarket, major landmark in Salinas.
|-
| Mercado La Bahía, Santa Elena || Santa Elena's main market — high footfall, frequent service.
|-
| Fuerte Militar, Salinas || Western terminus. The bus starts and ends here on the Salinas side.
|-
| Bus 11 EstaciĂłn, Ballenita || Eastern terminus.
|}
 
== Tips for Riding LĂ­nea 11 == <!--T:20-->
 
<!--T:21-->
* '''Fare:''' $0.50, $0.60 and $0.70 for adults; students and seniors get 50% discount. Pay the driver when boarding.
* '''Change:''' Drivers rarely carry change for bills over $5. Bring coins or small bills (25Âą, 50Âą, $1).
* '''Boarding:''' The bus will stop anywhere along the route — just wave it down from the roadside. The landmarks listed on this page are referential guides, not official fixed stops.
* '''Frequency:''' A bus every 15 minutes. After 7:00 PM, service becomes less frequent.
* '''Hours:''' First bus at 5:30 AM, last bus at 8:00 PM.
* '''Safety:''' At night, consider a registered taxi instead.
* '''Transfers:''' At [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)|Terminal Sumpa]] you can transfer to inter-provincial buses. At Paseo Shopping or Mercado La BahĂ­a, you can connect to other local lines.


* Adults: $0.35
== See Also == <!--T:22-->
* Students and seniors: $0.17
* Pay the driver directly when boarding


== See Also ==
<!--T:23-->
* [[Linea 7]] — peninsula main east-west route
* [[Linea 13]] — alternate route
* [[Salinas]] — canton guide
* [[Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula]]
* [[Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula]]
* [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)]]
* [[Taxis and Taxi Apps]]
* [[Buses Along the Ruta del Spondylus]]
* [[Fares and Payment on La Peninsula Public Transportation]]
* [[Major Transit Hubs and Stops in La Peninsula]]
* [[Linea 7]]
* [[Linea 12]]
* [[Linea 13]]


[[Category:Transport]]
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[[Category:Bus Routes]]
[[Category:Salinas]]
[[Category:La Libertad]]
[[Category:Santa Elena]]
[[Category:Transportation]]
[[Category:La Peninsula]]
[[Category:La Peninsula]]
[[Category:Bus Routes]]
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Latest revision as of 23:38, 28 August 2026


🚌 Línea 11
OperatorHorizonte Peninsular
RouteSalinas (Fuerte Militar) ↔ Ballenita (Bus 11 Estación)
Status✅ Active
Fare$0.50, $0.60, $0.70
FrequencyEvery 15 minutes
First bus5:30 AM
Last bus8:00 PM
Cities servedSalinas · La Libertad · Santa Elena · Ballenita

LĂ­nea 11 is one of the main public bus routes on the Santa Elena Peninsula. It connects the western tip at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) in Salinas with the coastal town of Ballenita, passing through La Libertad and Santa Elena along the way.

The route operates both directions throughout the day, making it a primary link between Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, and Ballenita.

â„č The stops listed on this page are referential landmarks, not official fixed stops. In practice, LĂ­nea 11 buses will stop at any point along the route to pick up or drop off passengers, unless prohibited by traffic rules. Wave the bus down from the roadside and ask the driver to let you off wherever you need.

Quick Facts

🚌 Línea 11 — At a Glance
Fare $0.50, $0.60 and $0.70 (adults) · (students & seniors get 50% discount)
Frequency Every 15 minutes
Operating Hours 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM (last bus)
How to board Wait at a parada (bus stop), or wave the bus down on less busy stretches of road
Payment Pay the driver directly — exact change preferred. Drivers rarely have change for bills over $5.
Tip Bus frequency drops significantly after 7:00 PM. Plan accordingly.

Direction 1: Salinas → Ballenita

This direction starts at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) at the western tip of Salinas and travels east through La Libertad and Santa Elena before ending at Bus 11 EstaciĂłn in Ballenita.

Map: Salinas → Ballenita

đŸ—ș Open full-screen map

Stops: Salinas → Ballenita

# Referential Stop Notes
1 Fuerte Militar, Salinas Origin — Western terminus. Military base gate.
2 Hotel Amira, Salinas –
3 Edificio Solana, Salinas –
4 Municipio / Parque de Chipipe, Salinas Salinas city hall, Chipipe park, and church
5 Cruz Roja Salinas Red Cross office
6 La Lojanita, Salinas –
7 Mi Comisariato Jr., Salinas Supermarket stop
8 Rocabar –
9 Banco Pichincha, Salinas Bank; reliable ATM stop
10 Parque de Pueblo Nuevo / Hotel Galería, Salinas –
11 Mercado Salinas / Parque Sindicato de Sales, Salinas Salinas market
12 Church on the Beach, Salinas –
13 Antigua Toma de Agua, Salinas Historic water intake landmark
14 Sogale, Salinas –
15 Colegio RubĂ­ra, Salinas School stop
16 Puerto Pesquero, Santa Rosa Fishing port
17 TĂ­a, Santa Rosa Supermarket
18 Parque Central, Santa Rosa Santa Rosa neighbourhood park
19 Escuela Dolores Cabrera, Santa Rosa Primary school
20 Escuela del PacĂ­fico, Salinas School and small supermarket
21 Tuti, Salinas –
22 FiscalĂ­a, Salinas Attorney General's office
23 Supermaxi, Salinas Large supermarket; major landmark
24 Estadio Camilo Gallegos Lara, Salinas Salinas football stadium
25 Lai Peluquería, Salinas –
26 Puerta del Sol / Xtrim, Salinas –
27 Telconet, Salinas –
28 Iglesia de Muey, Salinas –
29 Colegio Técnico Muey / Titån, Salinas School stop
30 CAC (Centro de AtenciĂłn Ciudadana) / ClĂ­nica Granados, Salinas Medical clinic
31 Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy, La Libertad Shopping mall; major transfer point
32 Estadio Once Deportivo, La Libertad –
33 Policía Nacional / Centro de Detención, La Libertad –
34 Cementerio, La Libertad Cemetery
35 FerreterĂ­a SolĂ­s, La Libertad Hardware store
36 Parque de Los Hambrientos, La Libertad –
37 Cooperativa Policía Nacional, La Libertad –
38 Maderera Ávila, La Libertad Timber yard
39 Ferretería Chalén, La Libertad Hardware store
40 Keramikos, La Libertad –
41 GRAIMAN, La Libertad –
42 RefinerĂ­a, La Libertad Oil refinery landmark
43 CNEL, La Libertad Electricity company
44 AUTODUNAM, La Libertad –
45 Gasolinera CLP, La Libertad Fuel station
46 UPSE, La Libertad Universidad Estatal PenĂ­nsula de Santa Elena
47 Julipos, La Libertad –
48 Museo Los Amantes de Sumpa, Santa Elena Archaeological museum
49 Gasolinera Primax, Santa Elena Fuel station
50 Terminal CICA, Santa Elena –
51 EMOTURISMO –
52 Mercado La BahĂ­a, Santa Elena Santa Elena market
53 Colegio (UE) Teodoro Wolf, Santa Elena School
54 Colegio (UE) Guillermo Ordóñez, Santa Elena School
55 Terminal Terrestre Sumpa, Ballenita Inter-provincial bus terminal — connections to Guayaquil, Quito, and beyond
56 Mi Comisariato, Ballenita Supermarket, Ballenita
57 MalecĂłn / Mirador, Ballenita Ballenita seafront and viewpoint
58 Bus 11 EstaciĂłn, Ballenita End of route

Direction 2: Ballenita → Salinas

This direction runs the reverse journey, starting from Bus 11 EstaciĂłn in Ballenita and ending at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) in Salinas. Note that some stops in La Libertad differ slightly from Direction 1 due to one-way streets.

Map: Ballenita → Salinas

đŸ—ș Open full-screen map

Stops: Ballenita → Salinas

# Referential Stop Notes
1 Bus 11 EstaciĂłn, Ballenita Origin
2 MalecĂłn / Mirador, Ballenita Ballenita seafront and viewpoint
3 Mi Comisariato, Ballenita Supermarket
4 Terminal Terrestre Sumpa, Ballenita Inter-provincial bus terminal
5 Colegio (UE) Guillermo Ordóñez, Santa Elena School
6 Colegio (UE) Teodoro Wolf, Santa Elena School
7 Mercado La BahĂ­a, Santa Elena Santa Elena market
8 Carnisariato Piedra –
9 Registro de la Propiedad, Santa Elena Property registry office
10 Gasolinera Primax, Santa Elena Fuel station
11 Museo Los Amantes de Sumpa, Santa Elena Archaeological museum
12 Julipos, La Libertad –
13 UPSE, La Libertad Universidad Estatal PenĂ­nsula de Santa Elena
14 Gasolinera CLP, La Libertad Fuel station
15 AUTODUNAM, La Libertad –
16 CNEL, La Libertad Electricity company
17 RefinerĂ­a, La Libertad Oil refinery landmark
18 GRAIMAN, La Libertad –
19 Keramikos, La Libertad –
20 Transesmeraldas, La Libertad Inter-provincial carrier office
21 Parque Central / Gasolinera, La Libertad –
22 Banco de Guayaquil / SRI, La Libertad –
23 TĂ­a Centro, La Libertad Supermarket
24 Iglesia Central, La Libertad Church
25 7 Esquinas, La Libertad Seven-corners junction
26 Colegio (UE) Luis Cellerí Avilés, La Libertad School
27 Paseo Shopping / La Venus de Valdivia, La Libertad –
28 Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy, La Libertad Shopping mall; major transfer point
29 CAC (Centro de AtenciĂłn Ciudadana) / ClĂ­nica Granados, Salinas Medical clinic
30 Colegio Técnico Muey / Titån, Salinas School stop
31 Iglesia de Muey, Salinas –
32 Telconet, Salinas –
33 Puerta del Sol / Xtrim, Salinas –
34 Lai Peluquería, Salinas –
35 Estadio Camilo Gallegos Lara, Salinas Salinas football stadium
36 Supermaxi, Salinas Large supermarket; major landmark
37 FiscalĂ­a, Salinas Attorney General's office
38 Tuti, Salinas –
39 Escuela del PacĂ­fico, Salinas School and small supermarket
40 Escuela Dolores Cabrera, Santa Rosa Primary school
41 Parque Central, Santa Rosa Santa Rosa neighbourhood park
42 TĂ­a, Santa Rosa Supermarket
43 Puerto Pesquero, Santa Rosa Fishing port
44 Colegio RubĂ­ra, Salinas School stop
45 Sogale, Salinas –
46 Antigua Toma de Agua, Salinas Historic water intake landmark
47 Church on the Beach, Salinas –
48 Mercado Salinas / Parque Sindicato de Sales, Salinas Salinas market
49 Parque de Pueblo Nuevo / Hotel Galería, Salinas –
50 Banco Pichincha, Salinas Bank; reliable ATM stop
51 Hotel Salinas –
52 Barrio Bazán / Kalinka, Salinas –
53 Mi Comisariato Jr., Salinas Supermarket stop
54 Club de Leones, Salinas –
55 Parque Enríquez Gallo, Salinas –
56 Municipio / Parque de Chipipe, Salinas City hall, Chipipe park, and church
57 Edificio Solana, Salinas –
58 Hotel Amira, Salinas –
59 Fuerte Militar, Salinas End of route — Western terminus

Key Stops & Landmarks

These are the most useful reference points for newcomers and visitors:

Landmark Why it matters
Terminal Terrestre Sumpa Main inter-provincial bus terminal. Catch connections here to Guayaquil, Quito, and other provinces.
Paseo Shopping (La Libertad) Large mall, easy to spot. Good transfer point.
UPSE The main university — a busy, easy-to-identify stop.
Supermaxi Large supermarket, major landmark in Salinas.
Mercado La Bahía, Santa Elena Santa Elena's main market — high footfall, frequent service.
Fuerte Militar, Salinas Western terminus. The bus starts and ends here on the Salinas side.
Bus 11 EstaciĂłn, Ballenita Eastern terminus.

Tips for Riding LĂ­nea 11

  • Fare: $0.50, $0.60 and $0.70 for adults; students and seniors get 50% discount. Pay the driver when boarding.
  • Change: Drivers rarely carry change for bills over $5. Bring coins or small bills (25Âą, 50Âą, $1).
  • Boarding: The bus will stop anywhere along the route — just wave it down from the roadside. The landmarks listed on this page are referential guides, not official fixed stops.
  • Frequency: A bus every 15 minutes. After 7:00 PM, service becomes less frequent.
  • Hours: First bus at 5:30 AM, last bus at 8:00 PM.
  • Safety: At night, consider a registered taxi instead.
  • Transfers: At Terminal Sumpa you can transfer to inter-provincial buses. At Paseo Shopping or Mercado La BahĂ­a, you can connect to other local lines.

See Also